Business & Accounting
Area of Study

Business & Accounting

Students in the Business/Accounting program can choose from a variety of certificates and degrees to meet their educational needs. Choose between entry-level certificates, advanced certificates, associate degrees that will prepare you for the workforce, or associate degrees that will prepare you for a bachelor’s degree.

Accounting Technician I

TOTAL CREDITS
18
CIP:
520302
BANNER:
C1AC
Certificate

Program Requirements

Total Credits 18

A sequence of ACC courses must be completed, either ACC 1011 and ACC 1012 or ACC 1021 and ACC 1022. 

Course Number Course Title Credits Details
BUS115BUS1015
Introduction to Business 3

Introduces the application of fundamental business principles to local, national, and international forums. This course examines the relationship of economic systems, governance, regulations, and law upon business operations. It surveys the concepts of career development, business ownership, finance and accounting, economics, marketing, management, operations, human resources, regulations, and business ethics. (3-0)

ACC115ACC1015
Payroll Accounting 3

Covers federal and state employment laws and their effects on personnel and payroll records. The course is non-technical and is intended to give students a practical working knowledge of the current payroll laws and actual experience in applying regulations, including computerized payroll procedures. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ACC1001 or ACC1021 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)

ACC111ACC1011
Introduction to Financial Accounting 3

Focuses on financial accounting concepts prescribed by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including financial information for external partners, the accounting cycle process, basic terminology, transaction analysis, internal control systems, and financial statement preparation and analysis. (3-0)

and

ACC112ACC1012
Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3

Focuses on the fundamentals of managerial accounting and cost management as tools to aid internal users' decision-making processes. This course covers basic managerial accounting concepts, such as product costing and cost behavior and control. It also covers internal management decision making tools, including cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting, cost analysis, and planning and control systems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ACC1001 or ACC1011 or ACC1021 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0)

or

ACC121ACC1021
Accounting Principles I 4

This course introduces the study of accounting principles for understanding of the theory and logic that underlie procedures and practices. Major topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising companies, internal control principles and practices, notes and interest, inventory systems and costing, plant assets and intangible asset accounting. (4-0)

and

ACC122ACC1022
Accounting Principles II 4

This course continues the application of accounting principles to business organizations. Major topics include corporate equity and debt financing, investments, cash flow statements, financial analysis, budgeting, cost and managerial accounting. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ACC1021 with a "C" grade or better. (4-0)

ACC235ACC2035
Computerized Accounting: Small Business 3

Introduces an electronic accounting application for use in a small business. This course will focus on installing and launching the application, converting a manual accounting system to an electronic system, recording daily transactions, and summarizing records in reports for a complete financial picture. Prerequisite: None 
Co-requisite: ACC1001 or ACC1011 or ACC1021 (3-0)

CIS118CIS1018
Introduction to PC Applications 3

This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet. (3-0)

Degree & Certificate Options

Business Designation

Associate of Arts
60 Credits

Business: Accounting Emphasis

Associate of Applied Science
60 Credits

Business: Management Emphasis

Associate of Applied Science
60 Credits

Applied Management

Associate of Applied Science
30 Credits

Accounting Technician I

Certificate
18 Credits

Accounting Technician II

Certificate
45 Credits

Business Administration

Certificate
15 Credits

Basic Tax Preparation

Certificate
3 Credits

Business Management

Certificate
45 Credits

Economics Designation

Associate of Arts
60 Credits

Foundations of Business I

Certificate
15 Credits

Foundations of Business II

Certificate
21 Credits

Faculty

Luke Janes
Business Faculty
970-521-6729
Whyman Hall
Sterling
Luke Janes
Amanda Kerker
Business
970-521-6744
Whyman Hall- 126D
Sterling
Amanda Kerker
Brian Lewton
Economics Faculty
970-521-6719
Whyman Hall- 126A
Sterling
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Allison Wernsman
Accounting Faculty
970-521-6735
Whyman Hall
Sterling
Allison Schaefer

Staff

Jada Gettman
Administrative Assistant II
970-521-6637
Whyman Hall- 126E
Sterling
Jada Gettman
Patricia Meier
Administrative Assistant II
970-521-6637
Whyman Hall- 126F
Sterling
Patricia Meier